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KX53 OJA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,371 mi
Last recorded154,371 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 154,371 miles

Drivers window not working

Engine under shield insecure

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged causing brake pad warning light to illuminate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 154,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers window not working

Engine under shield insecure

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged causing brake pad warning light to illuminate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 147,342 miles

drivers window not working

Fail 14 Mar 2020 147,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers window not working

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,108 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 138,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 111,994 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Slight perishing on all 4 tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Slight perishing on all 4 tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,474 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,712 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KX53 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 OJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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